Farmers in Gujarat have received clarity on minimum support prices (MSP) for the upcoming Kharif sowing season in 2026-27, following the Central government’s announcement of revised procurement rates for key crops. The revised MSPs cover various major Kharif crops, with increases seen in rates for cotton, sesame, tur, and groundnut compared to the previous year.
The announcement precedes the sowing period for crops like groundnut, cotton, paddy, jowar, bajra, ragi, maize, tur, moong, urad, and soybean. This early information allows farmers to consider prices when making decisions on crop choices. Groundnut MSP for 2026-27 stands at Rs 7,517 per quintal, reflecting a Rs 254 increase from the previous year, while long staple cotton is set at Rs 8,667 per quintal, up from Rs 8,110.
Sesame is now priced at Rs 10,346 per quintal, showing a Rs 500 increase, and tur has been raised by Rs 450 to Rs 8,450 per quintal. Other announced MSPs include paddy at Rs 2,441 per quintal, jowar at Rs 4,023, bajra at Rs 2,900, ragi at Rs 5,205, maize at Rs 2,410, moong at Rs 8,780, urad at Rs 8,200, and soybean at Rs 5,708 per quintal.
State Agriculture Minister Jitu Vaghani has praised the prompt announcement of support prices, emphasizing that it will protect farmers’ incomes by ensuring profitable returns in line with input costs. He expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan for the early fixation of MSPs and the rate hikes for key crops.
The advance notice of support prices before sowing will enable farmers to make well-informed decisions on crop selection and planning, particularly in Gujarat’s major producing regions where groundnut and cotton are significant cash crops. Additionally, the state’s agriculture department has issued an advisory to farmers ahead of the monsoon sowing season, urging caution in purchasing seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides.
